Winnipeg Community of Practice
Connect with Community of Practice Members
We've put together a list of contact information for all Community of Practice members in Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Toronto. We encourage you to connect with one another and apply the insights gained from our sessions to implement effective IDEA* strategies within your organizations!
Winnipeg Region | Session Schedule
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Winnipeg Time)
Introducing our Regional Outreach Coordinator for Winnipeg
Introducing Freda Uwa, the facilitator of the Community of Practice and Regional Outreach Coordinator in Winnipeg, a thought leader within the disability-serving community. As the second Black National Director in Canada's national disability organizations, Freda brings a wealth of experience and insight to her role in terms of racialization, disability, and leadership. Freda's background is in Nursing and Mental Health, her areas of expertise encompass accessibility, race and inclusion, mental health advocacy, and transformative leadership. Freda is dedicated to fostering collaboration, amplifying diverse voices, and driving meaningful change within communities.
Winnipeg Community of Practice Members
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Oly Backstrom
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Julia Hoppner
Company: Peer Connections Manitoba
Position: Executive Director
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Lindsey Cooke
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Patti Chiapetta
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Melissa Graham
Company: Manitoba League of Persons with Disability
Position: Executive Director
Email: melissagraham@mlpd.mb.ca
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Peter Tonge
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David Kron
Company: The Celebral Palsy Association of Manitoba
Position: Board Member
Email: davidk@cerebralpalsy.mb.ca
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Jennifer Breddam
Company: Manitoba League of Persons with Disability
Position: Board Chair
Email: provincialcouncil@mlpd.mb.ca
